Globe mounting



Jan. 7, 1936. RR DUPLER 2,027,156

GLOBE MOUNTING Filed July 10, 1955 Patented Jan. 7, 1936 2,027,156

UNITED STAT ES PATENT OFFICE.

' ,GLOBE MOUNTING Raymond B. Dupler, Toledo, Ohio app ication July 10, 1935, Serial No. 30,609 4 Claims. (01.240-128) This invention relates to mountings iorglobes, mented n p a to the lob and sections 2i.

or similar spherical objects, and an object is This not only provides a neat-appearance, but

to produce a simple and efficient mounting of is effective in covering the lower edges of the this character which can be inexpensively manusections as well as insuring that y w be r factured and installed, affords a satisfactory and tained in place. It will be noted that the sleeve 5 substantial support for the globe, and has the 22 projects a substantial'distance inside of the new and improved features of construction herel e, n f rm on the inside of the Sleeve inafter described. 22 above the rim 23 is an annular shoulder 25, An embodiment of the invention is shown on which is adapted to seat on the annular flange lo the accompanying drawing, in which: or ledge Hi. The cylindrical portion M of the Figure 1 is a side elevation partly-in section spool l2 fits closely within the sleeve 22, although showing a globe and the mounting therefor; more clearance is provided between the cylin- Figure 2 is an enlarged fragmentary sectional drical portion 3 o e 1 e cylindrical view showing the tube prior to attachment to portion l3 prevents the globe from being cramped the globe; and adds to its stability, but the globe is free 15 Figure 3 is an enlarged fragmentary elevation to turn about the ledge l6. It will be noted that of the tubular supporting post; and the sleeve 22 engages the peripheral surface of Figure 4 'is a fragmentary sectional elevation the f a a the lower Portion of the Sleeve of an alternate form of mounting. substantially covers the cylindrical portion llof The illustrated embodiment of the invention the supporting tube to provide a finished appear- 20 comprises a tubular supporting element It], which ance. It will also be apparent that a portion of may form a part of a figure, such as the upper a sleeve 22 projects below the rim 33.

end 'of an arm or a pedestal of any suitable shape The form of the invention shown in Fi r 4 and configuration. The upper end of the sups sim la to t at ab ve scribed cept hat port I0 terminates in a cylindrical portion II, the socket I8 is provided with a n pn-a and suitably fixed thereto is a spool-like member off switch, from whi h l s a a n 6 pa sin having upper and lower cylindrical surfaces l3 t ug Openings 21 end 1n the portions and M respectively, and an intermediate smaller and M of the spool. The lower end of the portion. 'Below the cylindrical portion I4 is an chain is disposed below the globe in position to outwardly projecting annular flange l5 providbe grasped to switch the light on and off in the 30 ing a supporting ledge 16. The cylindrical surusual manner. a face It is slightly larger than the surface is From the a v des ript n t will be pa nt for the purpose hereinafter described, that I have provided a simple but satisfactory. The support l0 and spool H are hollow, and mounting for the globe, which enables i to b extending therethrough is a tube I1, on the p op ly m un d w the l mp i d of i 35' upper end of which is mounted a socket is for but, free to turn relative to the lamp so that an elongate lamp bulb it, it being understood 'w th map of the w ld is di p ay d it ca that suitable wires (not shown) extend through be n n t y tur i o r r dily t the tube l1 and lead to the lamp socket l8, serve different portions thereof. The globe can There is provided a globe or sphere 20 of glass be Conveniently mounted in position of use 40 or other suitable translucent material. The removed easily at any im for Purp of pglobe 20 is imperforate except for an opening 2| ment or to replace the lamp bulb. at the lower end thereof, and fitting in the open- It is to be. understood that changes in details ing 2| is'a sleeve 22 of metal, or other suitable of construction and arrangement may be effected a material, Whieh is slightly o ge t an h Sp without departing from the spirit of the inven- Formed adjacent the lower end of the sleeve tion, especially as defined in the appended claims. 22 i an outwa dly pro ec i wa tapered What I claim as new and desire to secure by flange or rim 23. The globe 20 is covered by Lett p t t a a p u a y o segments or s t ll of sheet, 1. A device of the class described comprising 50 ma al, such as P p and in s instance a vertically disposed tubular member, a pair of depicted on these sections, which mate with one Vertically paced cylindrical urfaces in juxtaanother, is a mai o e World- T lower ends posed relation to and in axial alignment with of the sections 24 terminate adjacent the opens member, an annular flange below t l r ing 2|, and these ends are covered and Secured cylindrical. surface; a. translucent globe-like 5 5 in place by the flange or rim 23, which is cemember having an opening, a sleeve extending cylindrical entirely inside of said globe-like member through said opening except for an outwardly extending flange engaging the outside of said globe-like member, a shoulder on the inside of said sleeve spaced from the outer end thereof and adapted a vertically disposed tubular member, a pair of vertically spaced cylindrical surfaces in juxtaposed relation to and in axial alignment with said member, an annular flange below the lower surface, a translucent globe-like member having an opening, a sleeve extending inside of said globe-like member through said opening and having an outwardly extending flange engaging the outside of said member, and sheet material on the outer surface of said globe like member and having the lower edges thereof covered and held in place by said outwardly extending flange.

3. A device of the class described comprising a vertically disposed tubular supporting member, a pair of vertically spaced cylindrical surfaces adjacent to and in axial alignment'with said member, said surfaces having openings arranged in alignment, an annular flange below the lower cylindrical surface, a translucent globelike member having an opening, a sleeve extending inside of said globe-like member through said opening and having an outwardly extending flange engaging the outside of said 5 member, a shoulder on the inside of said sleeve adapted to rest against and be supported by said annular flange, an elongate lamp carried by said tubular support and adapted to extend inside of said globe-like member for illuminating the same, a switch for said lamp, and a flexible cable leading from said switch and passing through the openings in said cylindrical surfaces with the outer end thereof in position to be grasped.

4. A device of the class described comprising a vertically disposed tubular member, an outwardly projecting cylindrical guide in axial alignment with said tubular member, a supporting flange at one end portion of said guide 2 a translucent globe-like member having an opening, an elongate sleeve within said opening, fltting over said cylindrical guide, and in supporting relation to said flange, and a flange on the lower end of said sleeve and engaging the outer side of said globe-like member, said sleeve being disposed entirely within said globe-like member except for said last flange and being rotatable about said guide.

RAYMOND R. DUPLER. 

